Weber Original Kettle 22 vs Weber Q 2200

Considering the fact that this unit costs less than $100, it's surprisingly well-built. All the components, such as the porcelain-enameled bowl, the aluminum legs, the ashtray, or the vents, are corrosion resistant. In fact, plenty of people have used this grill for more than 10 years. Moreover, even if something does break, spare parts are widely available.

The excess ash can be removed by turning a handle under the grill.

Since the vents are also airtight, the grill can be used to smoke meat. This smoked flavor can’t be replicated with a gas or electric grill.

The cleaning system and plastic parts are covered by a five-year service and replacement warranty.

Weber offers a ten-year rust and corrosion warranty for the bowl and lid.

Although the grill comes unassembled, there are only a few parts that need to be put together. The included instructions are clear and understandable.

Since it uses charcoal rather than burners, it allows you to have more control over your cooking, by adjusting the amount of charcoal and its position. However, you will have to overcome a learning curve to achieve the best results.

Since this is one of the most popular grills in the US, nearly every store that sells grills should have spare parts and accessories suitable for this unit.

The grill is made from rust-free materials that don’t wear even over the excessive use. If you protect it from extreme weather conditions and perform regular maintenance, this grill will last many years.

While the grill itself is small enough to fit in a car or balcony, it doesn’t sacrifice the cooking area. Its 280 square inches are enough to fit a whole chicken or burgers for eight people.

This grill outputs up to 12,000 BTUs, which is very decent result for a portable unit, as competitors rarely even reach the 10,000 BTU mark.

While most portable grills use light and flimsy materials, the Q2200 doesn't. It has a cast aluminum body and heavy porcelain-coated cast iron grates that are excellent at resisting rust, ensuring that, with proper care, the grill will last for years.

When you purchase the grill, it comes fully assembled so you don’t need to spend your time setting it up.

Weber offers a griddle with this unit. so you can cook eggs, tortillas, and even pancakes. Only one part of the grates needs to be taken off, so you can still cook on the griddle and the grates at the same time.

The grill can be ignited with a push of a button. This eliminates the need to remove the grates and ignite it manually.

Because of the cast aluminum shell and porcelain-coated cast iron grates, the grill has excellent heat retention. This works great in conjunction with the 12,000 BTUs heat output.

The included fold-out tables are not only large, but they’re also rigid enough to hold heavy items.

The hood-mounted thermometer allows you to track the temperature inside the grill without having to open it.

The hood is tall enough to fit large items, like a pork joint or a whole chicken.